Kelly Johnson, Realtor

06/12/2026

How to Maintain Decks and Patios for Long-Term Use
Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is straightforward...

Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is...

06/11/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/10/2026

Recently Sold! Take a look at what I recently sold at 61181 SW Hobart Place, Bend.

61181 SW Hobart Place, Bend, OR 97702 See 1 Photos, description and maps; Bedrooms: 3; Full Baths: 2; Partial Baths: 1; Square Feet: 1780; Price: $715,000; MLS ID: 220219282

06/09/2026

Recently Pending! Take a look at what recently went pending at 20767 NE Angora Court, Bend.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 20767 NE Angora Court, Bend, OR 97701, 2295 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 3 full & 1 partial bathrooms, asking price of $699,900, MLS ID 220222658

06/08/2026

Sold. 🏡✅

61181 SW Hobart Place | SW Bend | $715,000

Listed. Marketed. Pending in 10 days. Closed.

This is what the right strategy looks like. If you’re thinking about selling this summer — let’s talk. The market is moving and homes priced right are not sitting.

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Kelly Johnson | Go Bend Homes

06/08/2026

Bonnie Raitt tonight and Jim Gaffigan tomorrow. Then the rest of June just keeps delivering. This is what summer looks like in Bend. 🎶

Tickets at bendconcerts.com — link in bio.

Which show are you going to this week?

06/06/2026

How to Evaluate Offers Beyond the Purchase Price
The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call.
Here's the thing: A high offer...

The number at the top gets your attention. It always does. But sellers who anchor to the purchase price and stop there often find themselves caught off guard when a deal starts to wobble — or falls apart entirely — weeks after they thought they'd made the right call. Here's the thing: A...

06/05/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...